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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20672, 10 March 1937, Page 11

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SOUTH CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION TEAM FOR WEST COAST The fortnightly meeting of the South Canterbury Cricket Association was held last evening. F. S. Cave (in the chair), S. D. Mason, V. Hahn, A. E. Fawcett, R. Wilson W. A. Gow, H. King, C. G. Reid and M. J. Angland (hon. sec.). The Railway Cricket Club wrote asking for an explanation regarding the use of the Caledonian Grounds last Saturday by the Cycling Club. —The matter was left to the secretary. Mr Hahn reported on a visit to Waimate by the Association team. The team had been successful and thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality extended by the Waimate Association.—it was decided that a letter of thanks be sent the Waimate Association.

Messrs Mason and Gillespie tendered reports on the visit to Ashburton by the first and second grade representative teams. Both paid tributes to the hospitality accorded by the Ashburton Association.—lt was decided that a letter of thanks be sent the Ashburton Association. Messrs Murchison, Johnson, Inglis, Gillespie, Davies and Morrison were thanked for providing transport.

The West Coast Association advised that all arrangements had been completed for the match on March 12 and 13. Mr L. M. Inglis was appointed manager of the team, which will depart by the 4.30 express to-day. The following players will make the trip: S. D. Mason (captain), B. Morrison, C. Saxton, J. Lang, H. Purcell, E. Earwaker, R. Reynolds, R. Taylor, H. Pateman, N. Gould, N. Riley. Competitions. On the motion of Messrs Gillespie and Hahn it was decided to complete the two unplayed series in the first round of the second grade competition, and that the matches be played on grass wickets. In the third grade competition, Washdyke were declared the winners. To finish the season's play in the third grade competition, it was decided to play on March 20 at Ashbury Park, Washdyke against a combined team from Bruces and Waimataitai. Messrs Glover (Waimataitai) and Rankin (Bruces) Were appointed selectors of the combined team. VACANCY IN NEW ZEALAND TEAM FOR ENGLAND By Te> ■<rn Hies- Assorintton CHRISTCHURCH, March 9. A vacancy has occurred in the New Zealand cricket team for England, owing to the withdrawal of B. G. Griffiths, right hand slow bowler. The following statement was issued this morning by the secretary of the New Zealand Cricket Council. Mi' E. E. Luttrell: “In connection with the coming English tour, B. G. Griffiths has failed to pass the doctor, and the position IS now being Considered by the Council.” This means that Griffiths will not go to England, and the selectors will have to appoint a man in his place. SURPRISE TO GRIFFITHS By Telegraph- Preßt- Association WELLINGTON, March 9. No intimation regarding his having been withdrawn from the New Zealand team had been received by B. G. Griffiths from the New Zealand Cricket Council when his attention was drawn to the Press Association message. The information came as a most unpleasant surprise to him. He had been examined by more than one doctor, he stated, and had been given to understand that there was nothing physically wrong with his condition except for a few dental defects. Mr A. T. Donnelly, chairman of the New Zealand Cricket Council, said that Griffiths was seen by one doctor, who told him to see another doctor and a dentist. The final doctor advised the Council that all agreed that Griffiths was unfit to go on the tour. Mr Donnelly assumed that Griffiths was informed by the doctors, but he received a telegram from Griffiths yesterday and replied confirming the Press Association message.

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY The following are the fixtures and umpires for Saturday:— First Grade Star v. Old Boys A at Park. Messrs L. C. Davies and R. McKenzie. Temuka v. Timaru, at Temuka. Mr J. H. Dennison to appoint. School v. Old Boys B. at Rectory. Messrs C. T. Moor and H. Welford. Celtic default to Geraldine. Second Grade Od Boys v. West End, School Park, No. 1. Messrs D. B. Murchison and P. Kyne. Star v. Fairview, School Park, No. 2. Mr W. K. Roundhill. Geraldine v. Pareora, Geraldine. Mr B. R. McDonald to appoint. Celtic v. Railway, Anzac, Messrs J. Stead and B. Lawson. Third Grade Waimataitai v. Bruce’s, Ashbury. Messrs W. Gow and G. Luke.